Pakistan has taken a decision and that is to drop their fast left arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi from the next test match against Bangladesh and it is very important for Pakistan to win the 2nd test match so that the series becomes level at 1-1. Can Pakistan win the second test match without Shaheen Afridi because Shaheen Afridi is a very good fast bowler and his presence in the team is also important.
After facing criticism after the humiliating defeat by 10 wickets in the first Test match of the series, Pakistan team has dropped left arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi from the team for the do or die second Test against Bangladesh.
Pakistan’s team combination was also heavily criticized by former players, who fielded 4 fast bowlers. Former players feel that playing with 2 spinners was a better option. Shaheen has played only 6 Tests since July 2022 due to knee surgery.
Pakistan’s head coach said that Shaheen is well aware of the situation and this break will give him an opportunity to spend time with his family.
Gillespie said we had a good chat with him and he understands that we need the best team for this match. The last few weeks have been interesting for him as he became a father and this break will give him a chance to spend time with his family.
Pakistan and Bangladesh Playing XI for the 2nd Test at Rawalpindi
Pakistan team:
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Aga.
Bangladesh team:
Nazmul Hussain Shanto (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Naim Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khalid Ahmed.